#Odds and Picks

World No. 1 Iga Swiatek is the overwhelming favorite in the season's first Grand Slam. Read on for our women's Australian Open tennis odds and picks. (WTA rankings as of Saturday, Jan. 14). Four of the last five winners of the Australian Open will not have a chance for repeat success this season. Caroline Wozniacki (2018 winner) and Ashleigh Barty…

World No. 5 Novak Djokovic seeks his record tenth Australian Open title. Read on for our Australian Open tennis odds and picks. (ATP rankings as of Saturday, Jan. 14) Djokovic was not eligible to participate in last year's Australian Open, as he was deported from the country after not receiving the COVID-19 vaccine. Thus, the rest of the Men's Draw…

The Montreal Canadiens are looking to get back on track after recently losing 10 of 11 games. Since that ugly streak, they've won two of their last three as they try to stabilize themselves. Next up is a matchup with the New York Islanders, who have lost four in a row and five of six. Which of these two squads is the best option versus the NHL…

The Toronto Maple Leafs were on a three-game winning streak before it was snapped by the Detroit Red Wings on Thursday. It was a tough loss on the road and they'll now have to regroup when they visit the best team in the league on Saturday. The Bruins have only lost nine games but one of them was against Toronto. Can the Bruins get their revenge or…

The Tampa Bay Lightning have won two straight games and six out of their last eight overall. They had a slow start to the season but have since been one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. On Saturday, they'll visit the St. Louis Blues, who are just 8-9-2 at home. The Blues have four wins in their last six and have been somewhat competitive…

The Columbus Blue Jackets continue to struggle with injuries and winning games, entering Saturday's matchup on a three-game losing streak. On the other hand, the Detroit Red Wings need to extend their current two-game winning streak to three to keep pace for a potential wild card spot when the playoffs roll around in a few short months. We'll…

Sports Betting Dime provides exclusive sports betting content to Newsweek, including picks, analysis, tools and sportsbook offers to help bettors get in on the action. Please wager responsibly. The NFL's 2023 wild-card playoffs begin tomorrow with a pair of games on opposite coasts. In the early window, the No. 7 Seattle Seahawks (9-8, 4-4 away,…

The Arizona Coyotes lost a close matchup to the Minnesota Wild earlier in the season and will aim to get their revenge. Unfortunately, Arizona has lost seven straight games, not scoring over three goals in any of those matchups. As for the Wild, they had lost three straight games before getting a much-needed victory over the New York Islanders on…

After its biggest year to date, the Ultimate Fighting Championship returns with the first event of the new year and it will be one of the smaller non-PPV events - UFC Fight Night 2017: Strickland vs Imavov. The original main event was supposed to be different but due to an injury, Gastelum had to withdraw from the fight and Strickland accepted it…

The Calgary Flames and Dallas Stars meet for the first time this season. It's an early Saturday game and one that has a relatively tight NHL betting line. While the Stars, who are 12-4-3 at home, are favored, Calgary is no pushover under these conditions. The Flames are 14-6 in their last 20 Saturday games and goaltender Daniel Vladar gets hot…

The card is smaller this weekend as the NFL Playoffs kick off with the Wild Card Round, however, we've still managed to come up with a couple of parlays and teasers for NFL Wild Card Weekend. We've put together a parlay and teaser that includes five of this weekend's six games. It took 18 weeks, but in the final weekend of NFL regular season…

Outside of a pesky West Coast swing and a downer in New York, the Dallas Stars have been hot. Before losing in Los Angeles and Anaheim, Dallas had won four in a row and five of their last six. Since then they've won two of three, dropping their Thursday night matchup with the Rangers. The Flames meanwhile, are clinging to a Wild Card spot in the…

There are a number of big NCAA basketball games today, including an interesting matchup in the Big Ten Conference. It will be the Purdue Boilermakers hosting the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and the home team is a big favorite in this game. The Big Ten Conference continues to be a loaded league, and every game tends to be a battle. Here is a look at the…

The New Jersey Devils are a different NHL team this season. Now can they be a different team on the road against the Anaheim Ducks? At 26-12-3, the Devils are on pace for their first winning season and Stanley Cup playoff appearance since the 2017-18 campaign. They'll also be looking for their fifth win in six games against the Ducks. At 12-26-4,…

The Colorado Avalanche have lost six out of their last seven games, which is pretty bad. Losing to the lowly Chicago Blackhawks to make it seven failures in eight games would be calamitous. Chicago has the fewest points in the NHL but a word of warning to those who bet online: The Blackhawks have been uncharacteristically good the last few…

The Minnesota Wild and the New York Islanders will look to stop the bleeding when they collide at UBS Arena on Thursday night, with the first puck drop scheduled for 7:37 p.m. ET. But something's gotta give. The Wild are riding a three-game losing streak and coming off a heartbreaking shootout loss to the New York Rangers at Maidson Square Garden…

David Pastrnak continues to pile up the goals for the Boston Bruins, who will host the Seattle Kraken Thursday in a battle of two of the league's highest-scoring teams. Pastrnak notched his 13th career hat trick Sunday in the Bruins' 7-1 win over the Anaheim Ducks, giving him 30 or more goals for the sixth time in his career. Six other players in…

The Toronto Maple Leafs look to maintain their mastery over the Detroit Red Wings by winning a 10th straight game against them this Thursday. Toronto is favored by the NHL odds despite being the visitors and coming off a game against Nashville on Wednesday. Star center Auston Matthews (undisclosed) could also be absent. The last time Detroit beat…

The pandemic forced a lot of leagues to be creative, and the NHL was able to make a unique situation for the Montreal Canadiens two years ago. Playing in an all-Canadian division to help work with travel restrictions, Montreal finished in fourth place and defied NHL futures odds by making a run to the Stanley Cup Final before being dropped by…

Toronto heads to the Little Caesars Arena to face the Detroit Red Wings tonight. These two teams are trending in opposite directions as the Maple Leafs look up at the Bruins while the Red Wings try to stay in the playoff hunt. Can the Detroit Red Wings take advantage of an unrested Toronto team who played against Nashville last night? Let's see…

Premier League action continues this week when Matchday 20 begins Friday and runs until January 15. The pregame narrative: This weekend's slate is headlined by the Manchester and North London derbies with all four teams - Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham and Arsenal - residing in the top five. Liverpool, meanwhile, has an opportunity…

It wasn't the Winnipeg Jets' best performance on Tuesday night against Detroit. The Jets lost 7-5, thanks mainly to a poor outing from Connor Hellebuyck in net. But the NHL odds of that happening again should be slim as the Vezina Trophy contender could bounce back big against the Buffalo Sabres, who have their own netminding woes. Let's check the…

The Carolina Hurricanes were recently riding an 11-game winning streak. However, they've since lost four in a row and they can't seem to find their way. It's been a jolting turnaround for those who bet online and have been backing the Canes. There's a good chance Carolina gets back on track on Thursday as it will be visiting the Columbus Blue…

Two of the hottest teams in the NHL will square off for the second and final time during the regular season. Since the start of December, the Rangers are tied for the fourth-best points percentage of.750, with the Stars eighth at.684. Both teams have connected on more than 25% of their power-play chances during that time. The Stars are 6-3-1 over…

There is no rest for the San Jose Sharks as they visit the Los Angeles Kings just a day after playing the Arizona Coyotes. The Sharks are thus underdogs on the NHL betting lines as the Kings look to make it four straight wins against them. However, San Jose could hold value, as this team has had success playing in L.A. in recent years. Let's check…

The Nashville Predators and the Toronto Maple Leafs put their winning streaks on the line when they collide at the Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night for a 7:30 p.m. ET puck drop. The Predators are riding a four-game winning streak (their best run of form this season) while. the Maple Leafs are on a two-game winning run. Something's gotta…

The Buffalo Bills (13-3, 1st in AFC East) host a Wild Card game for a third consecutive season as they face the Miami Dolphins (9-8, 2nd in AFC East) at Highmark Stadium on Sunday at 1 p.m. Playing in their first game home since safety Damar Hamlin went into cardiac arrest against the Cincinnati Bengals, the Bills used a strong second half as they…

The Bulldogs ruled in college football and our expert likes one of Georgia's golfers to win this week at a course that demands precision over power. Keith Stewart is an award-winning PGA Professional and founder of Read The Line, a leading golf betting insights service covering the PGA Tour which will raise your betting acumen (and hopefully your…

The Winnipeg Jets stake their five-game win streak as they visit the Detroit Red Wings, losers of three straight. Of course, the NHL odds favor the former though not too significantly. Winnipeg is 10-7-1 on the road, with its last five games all going under. Overall, the Jets' improved defense, combined with elite goaltending, has made them stingy…

An unstoppable monster by the name of the Seattle Kraken meets its match with the deadly Buffalo Sabres. The visitors have won five straight and are unbeaten (4-0-0) in their current (mostly) East Coast road trip. The Sabres have won eight of their last 10, including their last three home games. The NHL odds are too tight for a good reason. Let's…

The Florida Panthers and Colorado Avalanche are the last two Presidents' Trophy winners and had the two best records last season. But right now, the two are skidding. We can blame injuries, problematic goaltending, or faltering offenses. Maybe it's all of them. Currently, the NHL odds favor the home team, but given how both teams have looked, are…

The Dallas Stars picked up a 5-1 win over the Florida Panthers on Sunday, which now gives them five wins in the last seven contests. Next, they'll take their momentum into a matchup with the New York Islanders, who have dropped two straight and three out of their last four. The Isles are a defense-oriented team but have allowed four goals in each…

The Minnesota Wild had won two of three with their offense cooking, but it came to a complete stall on Sunday. The Wild were blanked 3-0 by the St. Louis Blues. As for the New York Rangers, they've been playing well of late and have won 11 of their last 15 games. Are they the right choice versus the NHL betting odds in this spot? Let's check the…

Country House won the 145th Kentucky Derby after Maximum Security - who crossed the finish line first - was disqualified for a race infraction, an unprecedented result in race history. Read full coverage of the race here. Bob Baffert, the Hall of Fame trainer of Triple Crown winners American Pharoah in 2015 and Justify in 2018, has three horses in…

This Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers prediction hones in on a battle for the final remaining playoff spot in the NFC. For the Packers, it's easy. Win, and they're in. For the Lions, however, they'll know by the time the game kicks off whether or not they'll be playing for the postseason. For bettors, we'll examine the Lions vs. Packers odds to…

The Minnesota Wild just beat the Tampa Bay Lightning to pick up their second straight win and the 9th out of their last 11 games overall. That's helped them vault up the standings in the Western Conference as they're now third in the Central Division with 46 points. As for Buffalo, they beat the Washington Capitals in overtime on Tuesday to pick up…

The Carolina Hurricanes' 11-game winning streak has ended with thud. After losing back-to-back games to the New York teams, they have a good opportunity to get back in the win column against one of the worst teams in the league. The Columus Blue Jackets have been awful to those who bet online and now they've lost two in a row and eight of their…

After a pair of 5-3 wins, the New York Rangers were riding high. And a Thursday night trip to Montreal saw their winning ways continue. The Rangers downed the Canadiens 4-1 for their third win in a row. The Devils are at home for the fifth time in the last seven games. But the Prudential Center confines have been anything but friendly. New Jersey…

This Chiefs vs. Raiders prediction looks at a Kansas City team battling for the number one seed in the AFC. Vegas is a long time division rival and would like nothing more than to make that a difficult reality for the Chiefs. Jarret Stidham came in and lit up what had been a stout 49ers defense. How will that impact this one? Stidham's performance…

There are so many ways to bet an NBA game, but for those bettors who can't bear to sweat the full 48 minutes, there are other markets that offer more instant gratification. One of those markets is the Race to 15 Points. It's as simple as the name suggests: The first team to hit 15 points cashes the bet. It was a rough go on Wednesday with two…

The New York Jets (7-9, 4th in AFC East) head down to South Beach as they take on the Miami Dolphins (8-8, 2nd in AFC East) in the regular season finale on Sunday afternoon at Hard Rock Stadium. The Jets were officially eliminated from playoff contention after they lost to the Seattle Seahawks 23-6 in Week 17. New York was held to under 10 points…

Rafael Nadal has been dominant at Roland Garros, winning 14 titles over his 18 career tournaments. Read on for our futures picks for the 2023 French Open. The French Open is the second Grand Slam of the season. The clay surface is difficult for even the best players, with just three of the 41 combined Grand Slam titles from Roger Federer and Novak…

There are so many ways to bet an NBA game, but for those bettors who can't bear to sweat the full 48 minutes, there are other markets that offer more instant satisfaction. One of those markets is the Race to 15 Points. It's as simple as the name suggests: The first team to hit 15 points cashes the bet. Last Friday, we targeted two home teams and…

The Dallas Stars are one of the best teams in the Western Conference, and on Wednesday, they'll visit one of the worst. The Anaheim Ducks have picked up just 10 wins in 38 games this season. If you're going to bet online and are looking for some positives, the Ducks are 6-10-1 at home this season, which means they're more competitive than when…

The Premier League action continues with Matchday 19 spanning from January 2nd to 5th. The pregame narrative: Liverpool seems to have gotten their swagger back and should be able to light up Brentford on Monday. We're also expecting Arsenal to extend their title lead, Nottingham Forest to pick up a points and Erling Haaland to keep scoring. Odds as…

The 2021 Preakness Stakes gets underway this evening, putting the second jewel of the horse racing Triple Crown up for grabs. Here is everything you need to know to enjoy the thrilling race that was preceded by the Kentucky Derby and leads into the Belmont Stakes. The Preakness Stakes 2021 is set to run on Saturday, May 15 with an approximate post…

This Pittsburgh Steelers vs. Baltimore Ravens prediction examines a game lacking the star power that once made it the most anticipated rivalry game of the NFL season. Lamar Jackson is missing yet another contest, and both teams come in winning a combined seven out of their last 10 averaging a combined 16 points per game. Winning ugly…

Total wise, the game opened at 63 and that's where the line remains. 64% of the over/under bets are currently on over 63, as is 83% of the handle. The Cotton Bowl is set to kickoff at 1 pm ET inside AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas, with ESPN providing the broadcast coverage. The biggest storyline heading into the Cotton Bowl is the health of…

This Buffalo Bills vs. Cincinnati Bengals prediction is the crème de la crème of NFL matchups. There are three thoroughbreds in the AFC: the Kansas City Chiefs and these two teams. There is no question that the Chiefs have been the best team in the NFL over the last four years. The Bills played them in one of the best games ever in last year's…

The Miami Heat are looking to rebound following a, 113-103, loss to the Chicago Bulls, as they take on the Indiana Pacers in Miami Friday night. The Heat will be looking to get back in the win column and overcome some of its injury problems against a team that they have quite the history against as these two teams battle before heading into the…